Tecolote Shores South
About
Tecolote Shores South is a public beach in Mission Bay Park, about 6.4 miles from San Diego, California. The beach has restrooms and is accessible, and there is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall bring the warmest, driest stretch. Typical August highs reach about 74°F with lows near 66°F, and rain is rare from June through September, based on averages from a nearby weather station. Winter stays mild, with highs in the low to mid 60s and the most wet days of the year. The closest trails start within about a mile. Tecolote Canyon Trail is 0.7 miles away, Battle Trail is 0.8 miles away, and Hillside Loop Trail is 1.1 miles off. Bayside Walk, about 2.2 miles away, offers another walking option.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Tecolote Shores South
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 47–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Diego Seaworld, CA weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb63° high49° low
- Mar64° high52° low
- Apr66° high54° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high60° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug74° high66° low
- Sep72° high64° low
- Oct70° high59° low
- Nov66° high52° low
- Dec63° high47° low
Where it is
- Mission Bay Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- San Diego, California · 6.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Tecolote Canyon TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Battle TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Hillside Loop TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Bayside WalkHiking2.2 mi
- Aztec CreekRock climbing8.4 mi
- Underworld, TheRock climbing9.4 mi
- Indian Village Boulder, TheRock climbing9.7 mi
- Big Orange Block (aka The Spear Head), TheRock climbing9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
